AmaZulu goalkeeper Richard Ofori is expecting a difficult match when they go up against Sekhukhune United at the King Zwelithini Stadium in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.
Kick-off is at 7:30pm CAT (SA, GMT+2)
CURRENT FORM
The KZN outfit is coming off the back of a goalless draw result from the Durban derby against Golden Arrows, however prior to that they picked up a crucial 1-0 victory against Cape Town City.
Currently placed 12th in the Betway Premiership table, Usuthu have strung up a few good results together to climb up the table following their horrid start to the season which saw them rooted to the bottom of the standings.
Their opponents Sekhukhune United are placed fourth in the league table and have been unbeaten in their last three games.
Their most recent match saw them draw 1-1 with Polokwane City, and prior, they picked up victories against Cape Town City and Marumo Gallants respectively.
WHAT WAS SAID
As aforementioned, Usuthu shot stopper Richard Ofori is anticipating a tough fixture against Babina Noko.
“Our game against Sekhukhune is going to be tough, we know,” he said.
“Each opponent that we play nowadays, every team is doing well because everyone is fighting for positions. It’s going to be tough but we believe in ourselves and we trust the process.
“Now I think we are improving and we are doing more positive things in the games so if we keep on believing we will make sure that come Wednesday three points will be AmaZulu’s.”
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Bongani Zungu, AmaZulu — Newly arrived from Mamelodi Sundowns, Zungu will be eager to get an opportunity to play in this clash and show his coaches that signing him was a good decision. As expected he might be a bit rusty but the midfielder has proved to be an asset to his previous teams.
Sipho Mbule, Sekhukhune United — Affectionately known by fans at the “Masterchef”, Sundowns loanee Mbule has made an impact at Babina Noko and has shown determination in turning out for the team. If on form, his penetrating passes will prove an issue for AmaZulu’s sometimes leaky defence.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
ALL LEAGUE RESULTS
Season Result Scorers
2021/22 Sekhukhune 2-0 AmaZulu Katsande, Ohizu
2021/22 AmaZulu 0-0 Sekhukhune
2022/23 Sekhukhune 0-0 AmaZulu
2022/23 AmaZulu 2-0 Sekhukhune Brooks, Mphahlele
2023/24 AmaZulu 1-0 Sekhukhune Dion
2023/24 Sekhukhune 0-1 AmaZulu Moremi